'It was very painful for Atletico': Social media reacts to Real Madrid's dramatic penalty victory against Atleti in Champions League
In a dramatic twist of events, Real Madrid won over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday, which has left Atleti fans heartbroken. As per fans on social media, Real Madrid showed a gritty display to reach the position; see here.
In yet another victory of Real Madrid over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, it has left Atleti fans in shock and heartbroken. Real Madrid on Wednesday (March 12) secured a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Rojiblancos in the Round of 16 second leg at the Metropolitano Stadium.
Interestingly, Atleti scored a goal within 27 seconds, but the game descended thereafter. On the other hand, Real Madrid showed a gritty display to reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-2 win on penalties against rivals, as per fans.
Julian Alvarez's penalty
Real Madrid's win against Atletico Madrid in a dramatic penalty shootout has left fans questioning the victory. Team Atletic, who have never eliminated Real Madrid in the Champions League, won 1-0 on Wednesday night after Conor Gallagher's goal just after 27 seconds to match the tie 2-2 on aggregate.
Have you ever seen anything like it?
¡ª The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) March 12, 2025
Despite slipping, Julian Alvarez thought he had scored his penalty kick.
But after a VAR intervention, it was ruled out after it hit the net for a double touch.#UCL
? @footballontnt pic.twitter.com/cnoGYZVC2y
Meanwhile, Julian Alvarez also converted his strike to make it 2-2 but not without slipping and falling. As soon as the Atleti fans started to celebrate, referee Polish Szymon Marciniak pointed out that Alvarez's penalty had been ruled out via the video assistant referee.
Fans react to Real Madrid¡¯s penalty victory
This has sparked conversation on social media, and fans share their opinions on the same. One user questioned, "We can't compete with this corruption. What about a retake?"
We can't compete with this corruption
¡ª Austine? ? (@Austinooffical) March 12, 2025
What about retake ?
While another wrote, "Real Madrid didn't win because of THIS. Llorente literally couldn't take his chance after Vazquez missed. That's when Rudiger scored his penalty, and because of THIS Real Madrid won ?"
"Speechless. That was the craziest shootout I've ever seen," one wrote.
Speechless. That was the craziest shootout I've ever seen.
¡ª DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) March 12, 2025
"I don't even understand football anymore."
I don't even understand football anymore.
¡ª Cloud_S (@Cloud_Sao) March 12, 2025
"It was very painful for Atletico"
It was very painful for Atletico
¡ª ???? ??????? ? (@sopaid0) March 12, 2025
¡°They are a bunch of see you next tuesday's, utterly hate them.¡±
What's next for Atletico Madrid?
When it comes to football, the emotions of the fans are real, and matches like this can mark history. Well, Atletico Madrid have now played Madrid in six separate European Cup or Champions League ties with 11 matches within those appointments.
Atleti lost two in UCL finals to Madrid in 2014 and 2016. While Real Madrid beat Atletico on penalties in the Champions League, Arsenal, Villa, and Dortmund also advance to the quarterfinals.
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